CVE-2026-24947: 
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation

CVE-2026-24947 is a Missing Authorization (Broken Access Control) vulnerability in the LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor WordPress plugin. It allows authenticated attackers with low privileges to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially accessing restricted functionality. The vulnerability affects all versions of the plugin prior to 1.5.6.3 and was discovered by researcher NumeX, reported on November 15, 2025, and published on February 3, 2026. It carries a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (Medium) (Patchstack).

The root cause is classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization), meaning the plugin fails to properly verify whether a requesting user has the necessary permissions before executing certain privileged actions. The attack vector is network-based, requiring low-level authenticated access (e.g., a subscriber-level WordPress account) with no user interaction needed. The flaw falls under OWASP Top 10 category A1: Broken Access Control, where insufficient authorization checks allow unprivileged users to invoke higher-privileged functionality within the plugin (Patchstack).

Successful exploitation results in a limited confidentiality impact, allowing an authenticated attacker to access information or functionality they should not be authorized to reach. Integrity and availability are not directly impacted based on the CVSS assessment. While the individual impact is low, Patchstack notes that vulnerabilities of this class are frequently used in mass-exploit campaigns targeting thousands of WordPress sites simultaneously, regardless of site size or popularity (Patchstack).

No public proof-of-concept exploit code or active in-the-wild exploitation has been confirmed for this vulnerability. The EPSS score is approximately 0.028%, indicating a low probability of exploitation in the near term. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Patchstack classifies this as low priority with unlikely exploitation impact, though the broken access control class of vulnerabilities is commonly targeted in automated WordPress scanning campaigns (Patchstack).

The vendor LA-Studio has released version 1.5.6.3 of the LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor plugin, which patches this vulnerability. Site administrators should update the plugin to version 1.5.6.3 or later immediately. Patchstack users can enable auto-update for vulnerable plugins as an additional safeguard. If an immediate update is not possible, site owners should consult their hosting provider or web developer for assistance (Patchstack).